@policytensor@GodfreeTrh Chinese succeeded because the US kept trying to undermine it, and their political order had no choice but to stay ahead of the game.
@tonytardio Land is expensive because height limits reflect an older Australian lifestyle, combined with minimum parking requirements because there’s insufficient public transport, and GST, it has made housing an aspiration.
@Andzace Very similar to what Israel is doing to Lebanon. The strategy is to convince the GCC that US is unable to defend them and they have to remain neutral.